Margaret G. Gannon

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Ladson, SC 29456 843-***-****

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EMPLOYMENT:

Resource Family Advocate: Foster & Adoptive Family Services, 4301 Route 1

South, POB 518, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

Provided emotional and informational support to foster parents and

relatives caring for family members through the state foster care system.

. Piloted innovative satellite based delivery of support services to

foster parents resulting in better retention of licensed foster homes.

. Created record keeping forms and basic form correspondence and work

reference book for satellite based personnel resulting in

standardized records and procedures.

. Responsible for presentations to senior staff of state agencies,

private agencies and resource parents, detailing FAFS programs and

services.

. Acted as Ombudsman for foster and relative care parents as they dealt

with the courts, state agencies, and general public on behalf of their

foster child(ren). Thorough knowledge of laws, policies, procedures,

and practices was required in this role. These efforts resulted in

better communications between state caseworkers and foster and

relative care parents.

Executive Secretary: John R. Nolan, Senior Partner, Management Services,

Arthur Young & Company, New York,

Complete responsibility for all correspondence, both routine and

confidential.

Arranged all travel itineraries and business dining reservations for

partners and visiting international personnel

Complete responsibility for creation and distribution of all meeting

agendas, reports and presentations.

Maintained confidential work and personal files.

Department Secretary: John C. Gilhooley, Director of Theater, New Jersey

City University, Jersey City, NJ

Full responsibility for the supervision of work/study students

Scheduled student appointments and department meetings

Maintained department files, lecture and class notes, attendance and grades

for a student population of approximately 1,500.

Owner: Little Angels Children's Consignment Boutique, Lakewood, New Jersey

Complete owner responsibilities for all aspects of the business. Developed

consignment policies, bookkeeping methods, payment policies.

. Trained new employees, established store layout and d cor.

. Handled public relations and publicity events.

. Managed inventory and display

. Handled all deliveries

. Responsible for customer sales and interactions

Foster Parent: State of New Jersey, Division of Youth and Family Services

Supplied emotional and physical care and comfort to children in out-of-

home placement

. Dealt with numerous agencies and personnel

. Coordinated doctor appointments, visitation schedules and normal

childhood activities.

EDUCATION:

BA, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ.

Major: Elementary Education, Minors: American History and Marketing

AA, Berkeley Claremont Secretarial School, New York, NY

Executive Secretary Program

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